Press Releases

State, Local Leaders Call for Stronger Commitment To Local Roads and Bridges

Big Flats, N.Y., February 28—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski (R,C-Olean), Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell, Hornell Mayor John Buckley,...

Palmesano Announces Extension to Donate Life Student Art Contest

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is announcing there is an extension of the 2nd annual Student Art Contest hosted by Donate Life New York State. Submissions must now be in by March 10 and winners will be notified by March 21. Entries must be submitted...

Palmesano Reminds Constituents of 2nd Annual Donate Life Art Contest

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding people of the 2nd annual Student Art Contest hosted by Donate Life New York State. In celebration of Donate Life Month, students are encouraged to share their donation stories and perspectives on organ...

Lawmakers Meet with The Steuben County Office for The Aging

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R, C-Corning), Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski (R,C-Canisteo) and Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Geneseo) recently met with representatives from the Steuben County Office for the Aging. They were in Albany for “Age Strong New...

Palmesano Reminds Constituents of 2nd Annual Donate Life Art Contest

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding people of the 2nd annual Student Art Contest hosted by Donate Life New York State. In celebration of Donate Life Month, students are encouraged to share their donation stories and perspectives on organ...

Palmesano February ‘Grant Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “February Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Palmesano Announces 2nd Annual Donate Life Art Contest

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is announcing the 2nd annual Student Art Contest hosted by Donate Life New York State. In celebration of Donate Life Month, students are encouraged to share their donation stories and perspectives on organ donations...

Palmesano Reacts to State of The State

“Gov. Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Address today and outlined her priorities for the upcoming legislative session. I look forward to hearing more specific details about her agenda when she presents her Executive Budget Proposal next...

Palmesano January ‘Grant Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “January Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Palmesano December ‘Grant Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “December Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Honoring Our Heroes, Our Veterans

When people express their feelings about Veterans Day, it’s not uncommon for them to end their messages with three words: no matter what. It’s a beautiful sentiment. No matter what our citizens are experiencing, no matter what adversity we’re facing,...

Regional Lawmakers to Hochul: Ensure A Full and Ongoing Relief and Recovery Effort for Area Flood Victims

Canisteo, N.Y., September 27—In letters earlier this week to Governor Kathy Hochul in response to flash flooding in many area communities from Tropical Storm Debby in early August, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano...

Palmesano September ‘Grant Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “September Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Palmesano August ‘Grant Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is sending his “August Grant Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments regarding a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Area Legislators Pay Tribute to Watkins Glen’s National Racewalking Champion

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Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 24--State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) attended the Watkins Glen High School Awards Banquet on Saturday night to pay tribute to sophomore standout Madison Tuttle for her championship in the One-Mile Racewalk at the...

Palmesano Announces Military and Veterans Appreciation Event at Watkins Glen International

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding the community about the Military and Veterans appreciation event at Watkins Glen International (WGI) in conjunction with Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen on Sunday, June 23. The event will be held...

Area Legislators Pay Tribute To Southern Tier Robotics Team

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Horseheads, N.Y., June 13--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-C, Big Flats) last night honored the Southern Tier robotics team, Team TARDIS 5356, for the team’s success...

Area Legislators Pay Tribute to Penn Yan’s Cross Country State Champion

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Penn Yan, N.Y., June 10--State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) visited Penn Yan Academy on Monday to pay tribute to James “J.D.” Tette for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class C Cross Country...

Palmesano Announces Military and Veterans Appreciation Event at Watkins Glen International

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding the community about the Military and Veterans appreciation event at Watkins Glen International (WGI) in conjunction with Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen on Sunday, June 23. The event will be held...

Area Legislators Pay Tribute to Haverling State Champions

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Bath, N.Y., June 10--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) today visited Haverling High School to pay tribute to the Girls Varsity Soccer Team that won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association...